Judging for 3rd Annual SoMe Awards Underway

Exciting!

Submissions for the 3rd Annual SoMe Awards are complete and in the judges hands…

If you have not yet registered for the Awards ceremony at the Fez, please take a moment to do so. There is a healthy discount if you register for both Innotech’s eMarketing Summit and the SoMe Awards – only $89 for both. To get that discount, you have to be signed up for Social Media Club PDX’s newsletter though (yes, coercion). You can sign up for that here.

We’re expecting over 250 folks to be at the 3rd Annual SoMe Awards this year. Be sure to join us as the actor Daniel Baldwin will be our emcee!

Volunteers – we are looking for volunteers for the Awards ceremony. Volunteers get in free. Email Jeffrey Kingman for more information at jkingman@chalkboarder.com.

Actor Daniel Baldwin to emcee 2011 SoMe Awards – National submissions deadline extended to April 6, 2011

Third annual awards show on April 21 will honor innovative social media projects, apps, agencies and campaigns.

March 30, 2011 (Portland, Oregon) – Acclaimed Hollywood actor, producer and director Daniel Baldwin will be emceeing the 2011 SoMe Awards, recognizing the top social media campaigns from 2010 produced regionally and nationally.

Daniel Baldwin, recently relocated to Portland, will bring his wit and humor to the stage, introducing the 2011 SoMe Award winners during a lively ceremony at the Fez Ballroom.

The SoMe Awards are back this spring to honor the best in social media marketing and innovation. This year anyone in the U.S. can submit an entry. Deadline for submissions is extended to April 6, 2011.

The awards will be presented at The Fez Ballroom in downtown Portland on April 21, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door and the price of admission includes appetizers and a beverage. The awards show follows the all-day eMarketing Summit at the Innotech Conference and Summit attendees will automatically receive a ticket to the show.

SoMe Award categories include:

• The Sugar Daddy Award (Best Brand Awareness/User Engagement over $25k)
• The People Like Me Award (Best Brand Awareness/User Engagement under $25k)
• The Scrappy & Engaged Award (Best Brand Awareness/User Engagement under $500)
• The Rich Get Richer Award (Best ROI over $25k)
• The Keep Your Job Award Best ROI under $25k)
• The Soon-to-Be Wealthy Award (Best ROI under $500)
• The Next Big Thing Award (Best Social Media App)
• The House Party Award (Best Agency)
• Best in Show
• People’s Choice Award (determined by award show attendees)

The online submission form, rules, and details about previous winners are available at SoMeAwards.com. Sponsorship opportunities for the event are still available, with information provided on the website as well.

The SoMe Awards are presented by Social Media Club Portland, SEMpdx, the Software Association of Oregon, TMMPDX.com and InnoTech. “This is the first year we’ve invited entries from throughout the U.S.,” said Jeffrey J Kingman, president of Social Media Club Portland. “We’re excited to see what that brings – not only in social media marketing, but also in community building and customer service.”

Now in its third year, the SoMe Awards has become the social event of the season for marketers and techies. For additional information, contact Sean Lowery of Innotech via email or by calling 503-570-6295.

New Social Media Club PDX Board

Social Media Club PDX is proud to announce changes for the chapter board, namely, the addition of new board members.

Please welcome the following talented social media professionals to the board:

Mary Nichols @KarmicMarketing

Specialities:

Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media and Online Strategist, Digital Marketing Strategist, Social Media, Community Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Relationship Management (internal & external including agency), Public Speaking, Social Media Training, Teaching

Bethany Waggoner @lilgirlbigvoice

Specialties:

Social Media Planning and Execution, Content Management and Planning, Online and Print Editorial Development, Blogging, Interviewing, Branding, Sustainable Business Practices, Public and Media Relations, Event Planning and Marketing.

Shannon Pratuch @SceneMarketing

Specialties:

Marketing, Public Relations and Project Management, Customized Social Media Maintenance and Management, eBlast Marketing and Results-Oriented Database Building, Tracking and Reporting You Can Use, Blogging and Web Reputation Monitoring, Visual Media Development and Participation, Real Community Interaction via Today’s New Media

Sean Wiese @dswiese

Specialties:

Business Operations, System Management, Vendor Relations, End-User Support, Process Analysis, Specification Development, Customer Service, On-Call Support, System Maintenance

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In other changes, the board appointed Jeffrey J Kingman as chapter president, replacing long-time president Carrie Bugbee. Carrie, and Kerry Finsand, now serve as board emeritus.

#SMCPDX March 21 “Return On Attention” with Rick Bakas (limited to 50)

Spring 2011 is here, Portland and what better way to kick off Social Media Club PDX in 2011 than by bringing in the very first winery Social Media Director, Rick Bakas (@RickBakas) from the San Francisco Bay Area.

Join us at Hall of Records, March 21st, as Rick presents “Return On Attention”. Rick’s topic focuses on these questions:

What IS the ROI of anything, especially new media? What’s the ROI of a 2 over 2 direct mail piece? What’s the ROI of in-store POS? How about a magazine ad—what’s the return on running an ad?

The ROI question has got to be the number one question asked. “If I’m going to adopt new media, what is the return on investment?”

We’ve got a fun-filled night planned, including Cuts From The Crates (stay afterwards and spin any vinyl record in the bins at Hall of Records), schwag, half-price sandwiches and happy hour prices. This event is free, with a cap of 50 attendees. Register Here!

5 PM – Come early for networking!

6 PM – Rick Bakas “Return On Attention”

7 PM – Cuts From The Crates – spin tracks from any vinyl in the bins in the DJ booth

11 PM – Venue closes for the day

Author, Certified Sommelier and Brand Strategist, Rick Bakas is globally recognized as a thought leader in the world of wine and social media.  As the first Director of Social Media in the wine industry, he influenced new ideas and new concepts that connect wineries to new consumers through tweetup tours and global online wine tastings.  Rick specializes in translating personal and corporate brands to new media.  He is an adviser at Bakas Media, a new media branding agency in San Francisco.

We’re extremely excited that Rick is able to join us before heading overseas on a speaking tour. This event is limited to the first 50 who register, due to venue space limitations.

Hall of Records is a boutique vinyl shop, cafe & bar specializing in soul, funk, jazz, latin, hip hop, deep funk and rare groove records. It is a social environment to listen, share and discover new music, with listening stations, open turntables and beer & wine.

Katie and Justin, proprietors of Hall of Records, have actively used social media to build a unique business, establishing the business years prior to a physical storefront. We’ve asked them to share a few minutes with us, describing their successful strategy.

Register Here at EventBrite!

2011 SoMe Awards Nominations Open

It’s that time again – the SoMe Awards are back!

The SoMe Awards recognize the best social media campaigns of the past year. Did you manage and run an outstanding social media campaign? Do you want to recognize someone else’s campaign? Here is where to do it.

Held in conjunction with Innotech’s eMarketing Summit in Portland, Oregon, the SoMe Awards for 2011 are open to any social media campaign in the USA, launched during 2010.

Nominations can be submitted until April 1st and the winners announced during a reception at the Fez Ballroom in Portland OR April 21st. Registration to attend the SoMe Awards is open now – register here.

This year’s categories are:

Best Brand Awareness Engagement (over $25k) – The Sugar Daddy Award

Best Brand Awareness/User Engagement (under $25k) – The People Like Me Award

Best Brand Awareness/User Engagement (under $500) – The Scrappy & Engaged Award

Best ROI (over $25k) – The Rich Get Richer Award

Best ROI (under$25k) – The Keep Your Job Award

Best ROI (under $500) – The Soon-to-Be Wealthy Award

Best Social Media App – The Next Big Thing Award

Best Agency – The House Party Award

People’s Choice Award

Best in Show Award

Last year’s SoMe Awards, held at the MAC Club, saw over 300 people turn out. For a recap of the 2010 Winners, check out the SoMe Awards website.

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